Lexington, KY
Transylvania University, in Lexington, KY, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,005 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 87% of applicants. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $70,822/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Oct 31, 2026
- Early Action: Oct 31, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Dec 1, 2026.
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Transylvania University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Transylvania University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Transylvania University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?
Transylvania University in Lexington, KY admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Transylvania University?
Admitted students at Transylvania University typically score between 1120–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Transylvania University?
Admitted students at Transylvania University typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Transylvania University cost?
Transylvania University's total cost of attendance is reported at $60,993 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Transylvania University?
Transylvania University's deadlines are Early Decision Oct 31, 2026; Early Action Oct 31, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Transylvania University require students to live on campus?
No -- Transylvania University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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